Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
United States, California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong to ablanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrate based fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
QUERCUS douglasii
Common Name
Sourwood
Blue Oak
In Hindi
Sourwood
Blue Oak Tree
In German
Sourwood
Blaue Eiche
In French
Sourwood
Bleu Oak Tree
In Spanish
Sourwood
Azul del árbol de roble
In Greek
Sourwood
Μπλε Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Sourwood
Carvalho azul
In Polish
Sourwood
Niebieski Oak Tree
In Latin
Sourwood
Blue quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oxydendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sourwood and Blue Oak
Season and care of Sourwood and Blue Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Sourwood and Blue Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sourwood is Clay, Loam and for Blue Oak is Not Available while the PH of soil for Sourwood is Acidic and for Blue Oak is Not Available.
Sourwood and Blue Oak Physical Information
Sourwood and Blue Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Sourwood and Blue Oak are as follows:
Sourwood flower color: White
Sourwood leaf color: Green
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Sourwood and Blue Oak
Care of Sourwood and Blue Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sourwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.